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WorksheetsTopic 4 Test, Form A
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
The Israelites’ departure from slavery in Egypt is known as the __________.
Exodus
Diaspora
Passover
Covenant
__________ is the belief in one God rather than many gods.
Monotheism
Polytheism
Atheism
Pantheism
What was God’s covenant with the ancient Israelites?
If they return to Canaan, it will be their land forever.
If they obey God’s teachings, they will be God’s chosen people.
If they escape slavery in Egypt, they will build a new holy city.
If they spread the teachings of Judaism, God will keep them safe.
What happened after the revolt led by Judas Maccabeus?
The Maccabees cleared the temple of Greek gods and goddesses.
Most Maccabees were either imprisoned or exiled to Babylon.
The Maccabees built the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
Judea was divided into four separate kingdoms under Greek rule.
Which document was written by Rabbi's and is considered the ultimate authority on Jewish law?
the book of Isaiah
the Talmud
the Dead Sea Scrolls
the Ten Commandments
Based on the map and what you know about the Babylonian Exile, which statement is true?
The Tigris River became the main travel route for Judeans to their homeland.
The Nile Delta and Nile River became the main travel route for Judeans to their homeland.
Relocation to Babylon meant Judeans were far from their homeland of Judah.
Relocation to Babylon meant Judeans could easily travel to their homeland.
Which of the following are among King Solomon’s key achievements? Select three.
He brought a long period of peace to the Israelites.
He united the Israelite tribes into one kingdom.
He built the First Temple in Jerusalem.
He is said to have written the book of Proverbs in the Hebrew Bible.
What are the sections of the Hebrew Bible?
the Torah
the Prophets
the Writings
the Talmud
King David is considered the greatest Jewish king because:
He was the first king of Israel
He united the tribes of Israel and established Jerusalem as the capital
He built the First Temple in Jerusalem
He defeated the Roman Empire
How did each of four different Jewish groups think it best to deal with Roman rule?
Zealots
lived by the Torah and didn't fight
Sadducees
cooperated with them, but kept the faith
Essenes
prayed that God would stop the Romans
Pharisees
fought for freedom and wait for leader
Which two kingdoms did the Israelites establish after King Solomon’s death?
Canaan
Judah
Israel
Samaria
What did Jews do when they returned to Judah from exile in Babylon? (Choose 3)
They rebuilt the city of Jerusalem.
They established a Jewish government.
They built the Second Temple.
They wrote down the books of the Torah.
Match the term to the question it answers.
Who were religious leaders who taught and explained Jewish laws?
prophets
Israelites believed God communicated through messengers called what?
diaspora
Groups of Jews living outside their homeland were known as the what?
rabbis
What did the Zealots call the leader they believed God would send?
messiah
Abraham is considered the father of which three of these five world religions?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Which of the following is the symbol for Judaism?
